The term aerial inspection refers to the inspection of trees for roosting bats. This inspection is normally done when potential roosting features have been identified on the preliminary bat roost assessment from the ground. During the aerial inspection, the surveyor (who will have a licence from NPWS) will climb the tree and use an endoscope (a device with a screen connected to a long tube with a camera at the end) to check the inside of the tree trunk for roosting bats.

AIAs assess the potential impact of proposed developments on trees, to inform planning applications. Ecologists will make recommendations regarding which trees should be removed or retained, identify areas of conflict, and make recommendations for potential solutions. AEECoW is the professional membership body for environmental and ecological clerks of work, developed with the aim of raising and maintaining the professional standards amongst those providing ECoW services.

BS3998 is the British standard which all arboriculturalists work to. It gives general recommendations for tree work, including management options for established trees and overgrown hedges. BS5837 is the British standard which gives recommendations and guidance on the relationship between trees and design, demolition and construction processes.

It is a nationally recognised standard used by Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) to assess planning applications. Badger Watch is a non-profit conservation group dedicated to safeguarding badgers in Ireland. The group is actively involved in conservation of badgers and campaigning on badger welfare issues.